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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.64, 18,106.92 and 4,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.64, 18,106.92 and 4,280.34 is: 6,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.64 : 18,106.92 = 4,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.64/18,106.92 = 4,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.64x = 18,106.92 × 4,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.64x = 77,503,773.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,503,773.95/12,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,420.32

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